Main Entry: 1call
Pronunciation: kl
Function: verb1: to speak so as to be heard at a distance : SHOUT <call for help>2: to utter in a loud clear voice <call out a command>3 a: to announce with authority : PROCLAIM <call a halt> b: to announce the action of (as a sports game)4: SUMMON 1 <call a meeting>5: to bring into action or discussion <call up reserves>6 a: to make a request or demand of or for <call for an end to war> b: to give temporary control of a computer to a particular set of instructions7: to make a telephone call to8: to make a brief visit <no salesperson will call>9 a: to give a name to <called the cat "Patches"> b: to address by a name <what did you call me>10: to regard as being of a certain kind <you can call them generous>11: to estimate as being <call it an even dollar>12 a: to utter a cry <crows calling> b: to attract game by imitating its cry13: 4HALT 2, suspend <call a game on account of rain> <call time> - call·ernoun- call for1: to stop by (as at one's house) to get <I'll call for you later>2: to require as necessary <the job calls for computer skills> - call on1: to ask or require : DEMAND2: to choose (as a student) to answer <the teacher called on her first> - call the shots: to be in charge or control - call upon1: 2DEMAND 22: to depend on